Rehearsal Dinner

The Richardson Ranch

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started freshman year, in the lovely dining hall at Colorado State University. Balancing his multiple plates of heaping food, Dan came up to my group of friends and me, rapidly firing off questions in an effort to spark meaningful conversation (if you know Dan, you know how true this is!). By the end of our chat, he left with a full belly, very mediocre answers to his questions, and my phone number. Those questions followed me as I moved across the country, before realizing the answer to the biggest question of all—he’s the one for me!&nbsp;

OUR STORY!

Our Story

Photos

Madison Harkey

Caleb Richardson

Olivia Miller

Soren Mang

Ellie Richardson

Ian Vallier

Sarah Yoder

Grant Scott

Celeste Hesener

Luke Eddington

Kelsey Hammons

Abe Richardson

Kiley Colgan

Aiden Schuester

Noelle Graves

Mike Berkenkotter

Wedding Party

Q + A

This is the best and most economical airport to fly into. It is roughly a three-hour drive to Salida.

Denver International Airport

Our best recommendation is to rent a car. More information as to why can be found in the Things to Do tab!

Car Rental

Not wanting to rent a car? You can take the train from the airport to Union Station, where the Bustang will pick you up and bring you right to Salida!

Bustang

The wedding venue is between Salida and Buena Vista, twenty minutes from downtown Salida and thirty minutes from Buena Vista. Given that our wedding is in peak tourist and wedding season, we recommend booking your hotel or Airbnb&nbsp;as soon as possible! ﻿Below, we have included a link to a variety of great hotel options in Salida

Your Overnight Stay

Travel

The heart of downtown Salida has lots to offer. From food and shopping, yoga classes, and surfing the wave at Riverside Park. There is a little something for everyone!

Downtown Salida

Enjoy some yummy pizza at Amicas!

Amicas Pizza Microbrew & More

The BEST sandwiches you'll ever have!

Sweetie's Sandwich Shop

After a day at the river, go enjoy a casual meal at High Side!

High Side! Bar & Grill

Wanting to experience the Arkansas, but not ready to commit to rafting? Don't worry, you can rent tubes, boogie boards, surfboards, kayaks, and more and enjoy an afternoon at the wave :)

Tubing, boogie boarding, and beyond

Take a raft trip down the beautiful Arkansas River! Daniel was a raft guide here for three years :)

Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Co.

Kick back and relax with an afternoon or evening at Mt. Princeton hot springs! You won't regret it ;)

Mount Princeton Hot Springs

About an hour and a half away from Salida, are the Great Sand Dunes. Enjoy a beautiful hike up and have a BLAST sledding down!

Great Sand Dunes National Park

The beginning of wildflower season is upon us! Enjoy a beautiful hike at either the Lupin trail or Snodgrass trail, or if viewing scenery from the car is more your thing, Kebler pass.

Crested Butte

If you want a grand view of Colorado, take a trip up to the top of Cottonwood Pass. This is where Kaiya drove jeeps last summer with YoungLife!

Cottonwood Pass

Wanting to break up your trip back to the airport? Stay in Colorado Springs and visit the gorgeous Garden of the Gods!

Daniel & Kaiya

Daniel & Kaiya

Q + A

What time should I arrive?

Can I bring a plus one?

What should I wear?